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Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz Introduction Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, commonly known as the Chazon Ish, was a prominent figure in Orthodox Judaism. Born on November 7, 1878, in Kosava, Belarus, he rose to become a leading authority in Haredi Judaism after immigrating to Israel in 1933. Renowned for his scholarly contributions and leadership within the ultra-Orthodox community, … Read more